11 November 2012

2012 College Football Week 12 Picks

Hate to break it to you, mac, but Alabama was upset by Texas A&M in Tuscaloosa in a game that has thrown a monkey wrench in the 2012 college football season. Now the pressure is on the three remaining undefeated clubs in Oregon (versus Stanford), Kansas State (at Baylor), and Notre Dame (versus Wake Forest) as the door has now opened for one of them into the championship game. Alabama may be down at the moment but certainly not out, and how will they respond this week against Western Carolina? Or how about A&M against Sam Houston? It's my week 12 selections.AP rankings

Wednesday, November 14Ohio vs. Ball State (ESPNU, 8:00)
Nothing like some Maction. I think the Bobcats get back on track and win in Muncie.
Pick: Ohio

Toledo vs. Northern Illinois (ESPN2, 9:00)
This should be the game of the year in the MAC. I love both of these teams but I think with Toledo showing some chinks in the armor last week against Ball State that the edge goes to NIU.
Pick: Northern Illinois

Friday, November 16FIU vs. FAU (ESPNU, 8:00)
Here's a piece of trivia for you, do you why this game is called the Shula Bowl?
Pick: FAU

Hawaii vs. Air Force (ESPN2, 9:30)
Pick: Air Force

Saturday, November 17Iowa vs. (23) Michigan (ESPN, 12:00)
Doesn't really seem to matter who is under center for the Maize and Blue.
Pick: Michigan

Northwestern vs. Michigan State (ESPN2, 12:00)
Sparty's lack of offensive pop will hurt them once again and they will have to wait one more week to get bowl eligible.
Pick: Northwestern

(10) Florida State vs. Maryland (ESPNU, 12:00)
So Maryland is playing a linebacker at quarterback and his name is Petty. You could throw Richard Petty under center and they still won't win this week.
Pick: Florida State

Minnesota vs. (16) Nebraska (BTN, 3:30)
I like what Minnesota and coach Jerry Kill this year, but they are a year away from having the talent to go into Lincoln and pull off an upset like this.
Pick: Nebraska

Purdue vs. Illinois (BTN, 3:30)
Pick: Purdue

Duke vs. Georgia Tech (ESPNU, 3:30)
The Yellow Jackets have gotten their option cranked up with two straight big wins, and I think they'll get a much needed win this week to get to bowl elgibility.
Pick: Georgia Tech

Iowa State vs. Kansas (FSN, 7:00)
You know, Kansas has been pretty plucky this season. They will fall short once again, though.
Pick: Iowa State

Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (ESPN3, 7:00)
Big game for positioning in the Belt this week in the Swamp as both are still very much alive for the league crown. I have no idea how the Hilltoppers lost last week against FAU but I think they will end their losing streak this week.
Pick:

Samford vs. Kentucky (CSS, 7:30)
Pick: Kentucky

(14) Stanford vs. (1) Oregon (ABC, 8:00)
Stanford's defense will be game but their problems throwing the football will hinder their upset bid in Autzen.
Pick: Oregon

(2) Kansas State vs. Baylor (ESPN, 8:00)
You know, Baylor's defense is so bad, they would allow American to score 35 on them. And we don't even have a football team.
Pick: Kansas State

UTEP vs. Southern Miss (CBS Sports Network, 8:00)
I think that the Golden Eagles get their first victory this week.
Pick: Southern Miss

Arizona vs. Utah (ESPNU, 10:10)
Pick: Arizona

BYU vs. San Jose State (ESPN2, 10:30)
Pick: San Jose State

Cal vs. (15) Oregon State (Pac-12 Network, 10:30)
You know, it's a good thing for Mike Riley that Cal sucks.
Pick: Oregon State